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Which of the following is TRUE regarding Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in the Indian money market?

medium Q8 of 15
Financial Awareness - Risk, Stability & Emerging Finance
Which of the following is TRUE regarding Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in the Indian money market?
AThey are unsecured short-term instruments issued by banks
BThey are government securities with maturity over one year
CThey are equity shares issued by corporations
DThey are long-term bonds issued by financial institutions
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Recall features of Certificates of Deposit

    CDs are unsecured, negotiable, short-term instruments issued by banks to raise funds.
  2. Step 2: Analyze options

    Government securities are not CDs, equity shares are not money market instruments, and CDs are short-term, not long-term bonds.
  3. Final Answer:

    They are unsecured short-term instruments issued by banks → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Certificates of Deposit = unsecured bank-issued short-term instruments ✅
Quick Trick: CDs = bank-issued short-term unsecured instruments.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing CDs with government securities or equity shares.
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